A major fire at one of the world's largest battery storage plants was a 'wake-up call' for the industry, official says
A fire broke out at California's Moss Landing Power Plant on Thursday, which one official called a "wake-up call" for the ...
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Private firefighters are increasingly popular with insurers. But do they pose a risk?
Private firefighters are a growing part of insurance companies’ strategy to head off wildfire-related damages. But Cal Fire ...
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Evacuation orders remain in place after fire breaks out at battery storage facility in Central California
Evacuation orders remain in place after a fire broke out at a power plant facility in Central California Thursday night, officials said Friday.Monterey County officials said i ...
How a wildfire protection success story unfolded on Mount Wilson
When the Eaton Fire flared up Jan. 9, flames climbed to the summit of Mount Wilson northeast of LA. What happened next was a ...
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This Fire-Fighting "Mist" Is How Some Homeowners Protect Their High-End Properties
Different types of retardant are available in a variety of price points, but the high-end kind used in this particular home, says McDonald, is biodegradable and nontoxic—"you could drink it straight ...
How California policy exacerbates the costs and consequences of wildfires
Neither the state nor local government seems to have learned much from the perils of pricing the less privileged out of Los ...
Lessons from the burn zone: Why some homes survived the L.A. wildfires
The Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed thousands of homes but left some still standing through a combination of fortunate ...
Protecting yourself from harmful chemicals from Moss Landing battery plant fire
Dr. Steven Prager, a specialist in immunology and asthma, emphasizes the risks posed by toxic particulate matter from the Moss Landing fire.
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VA committee leaders target ‘1% of bad VA employees’ in fast-track firing bill
Lawmakers are making the fast-track firing bill a legislative priority in a new session of Congress as the incoming Trump administration proposes similar goals.
As L.A. considers rebuilding, here’s what people say they’re willing to change
For those who plan to rebuild, a natural question has emerged: What can be done differently to prevent the sort of ...
LA fire crews make progress but dangers remain; EPA hazmat teams to start cleaning debris
Meanwhile, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said residents eager to return to evacuated areas must remain ...
Jenkins Middle School closure: D11, CSFD joint statement
All teachers, staff, and students at Jenkins Middle School will be temporarily relocated to different buildings following the closure of Jenkins effective on Friday, Jan. 17.